Figs in sauternes
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | cup | Sauternes |
| 2 | tablespoons | Sugar |
| 1 | each | Vanilla bean, seeds removed and pod reserved. |
| 1 | Zest of 1 lemon, finely minced | |
| Juice of 1 lemon | ||
| 1 | pounds | Fresh figs |
| 2 | tablespoons | Finely chopped fresh mint |
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine the Sauternes, sugar, vanilla bean pod and seeds, zest, and juice. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until tender. If the syrup becomes too thick, stir in 1 tb. of water.
Remove the vanilla pod and stir in the mint. Cool the figs in the syrup and serve at room temperature.
Per serving: 155 calories, 40g carb., 1g protein, 0mg chol., .4g/1% fat.
Source: Great Good Food by Julee Rosso Posted by Carolyn Shaw Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 10-02-94
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